Math stars celebrated at school board meeting

More than two dozen elementary students honored  By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Some of the elementary-school math winners show off their certificates after the presentation at the school board meeting. Elementary students dubbed “future scientists and engineers” by the Kennett Consolidated School District superintendent generated applause Monday night at the school board’s...

Student achievements celebrated at KCSD meeting

Superintendent applauds National Merit, National Hispanic Recognition honorees By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Kennett High Senior Kyle Werner, who is headed to the Naval Academy, presents the Student Council report at Monday night’s board meeting as Mark T. Tracy, assistant to the superintendent, looks on. Student achievement took center stage at the monthly meeting of...

Kennett schools grapple with finances, weather

Board meeting also showcases students’ enthusiasm for history, robotics  By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Bob and Robin Lawton received approval – and the thanks of the board – to establish the Steven R. Lawton Demon Robotics Scholarship. Three years ago, their son, Steven, founded the school’s robotics club, which has enjoyed success. Challenging weather...